Projects The Free car build (Inspired by HAMB Andy)

Hello everyone! I have recently received a free car through the H.A.M.B from unclescooby and I wanted to start a build thread to update everyone on the progress. The car is a 1952 Chrysler Windsor 2 door. (I'll leave a link to the free car thread at the bottom if you want to check out how I got this car!) I wanted to do something more than just a normal car build like everybody else does I heard about a young man who was on the H.A.M.B named HAMB Andy, and I have to say that I am touched by his story, so I wanted to do a car build to honor HAMB Andy. So far, I have a list of a few things that I know for a fact I'll need. I'll post more when we decide on a more detailed plan.
Almost all glass
Left trunk hinge
1 Coker classic white wall tire (P205/75R15)[i have 3 already]
Most of the interior
link to free car thread: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/free-car.1074803/


Edited by Ryan: Hey guys, I just wanted to make it clear that this isn't a build that literally honors Andy or his charities of his choice. It's a build by a young guy that was simply inspired by Andy, what he went through, and his presence on the HAMB.

 

I can't even take my HAMB Andy T shirt out of the closet without tearing up a little...

Good luck with the car.


-Abone.

 

Hey Jake, best wishes to you on this project. Don't get discouraged if things seem to get difficult or seem to be taking a long time, everything of value takes effort and if it was easy everybody would do it. Just stick to it, and little by little it will get done and you'll have something to be very proud of. You've got a great resource of people here willing to help, so don't be afraid to ask. Good luck!

 

Cool! Good luck. Hope u have a blast while your doing it.

 

Congrats and good luck.

 

Now the fun begins. Get after it son, you have some very good folks ready and willing to help so I am sure this is going to be interesting. I like the HAMB Andy aspect as well should provide good inspiration.

 

Cool - Congrats

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Subscribed can't wait to watch this one! Hobo Jim

 

Congrats on the car and thanks for starting the build thread. I will be following along.

 

Subscribed

 

I've got some back glass I'll send you tomorrow

 

Jake,

Welcome aboard! I am looking forward to your build and seeing your vision for the car. As has already been mentioned you have a lot of support and resources available here on the HAMB. Don't be afraid to ask for help or advice.

Go Man Go!

Thor

 

Awesome man!

 

Thats pretty darn touching stuff. Go Jake Go!!!

 

Glad you got the thread started right away. I'll be checking it out.

 

Outstanding young sir.Will be following along.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

I still get misty eyed when I think about Andy,He was a kid that taught all of us how to be thankful for every day,he went through so much pain and always had a smile on his face. HRP

 

Count me in on anything that is remotely connected to our young inspiring Hamb Andy. He was a real mentor to us all.

 

Congratulations, good luck on the build. That is a great that you are honoring HAMB Andy. I will be following along.

 

Outstanding!!!

 

How about setting up a Patreon account where we can donate to the cause? Even just $5-10 from a few of us would help this fine young man along the way towards getting his tires and glass.

 

Hey Jake, I've got no 52 Chrysler parts and don't expect to in the near future, but I'm local and can lend a hand if you need, and I do have a friend that's a big 50s Mopar guy so I can see what he may know of in the way of local parts.

 

Congratulations on the deal, looking forward to seeing what you do with the car!

 

This is gonna be an epic thread.

 

Good for you, I was happy to see that you were chosen and can't wait to see your progress as we follow along.

 

I'm in, great stuff.

 

Here are just a few more photos of the car. I was able to piece together a front seat, so I could actually sit in it! Does anybody have any ideas about a bench seat? If so, let me know!

 

And thanks so much unclescooby! I really appreciate it!

 

For a seat, you might look at some C Body (full size) Mopars, especially Chryslers. They had trim along the bottom on most, and were pretty comfy too. Check width and mounting points. Wish I had a specific answer, but Im sure you will several before too long.

 

Will get several answers, that is.